I have learned more about picking locks, (something I knew nothing about 1 year ago), for free watching this channel than I ever expected. The only downfall joining the lock picking sport/hobby for me are all the cool tools I want to buy, this one is top of the list and one day will be riding in my truck with me. Have fun all and happy 4th of July to all.
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Yeah. You`ll see when you get started, that "all" the tools and picks, you dont have. Is the ones you think will make you a better picker... This is a rookie "thing" among locksporters, buying a lot of shit, that you dont really need. (Or maybe its just me, who has a lot of pick-sets, that I dont use or maybe use 1-3 picks from??) They dont make you a better picker, only practice and experience do that. So if you want to make your wallet a favor, dont buy all kinds of pick, sets and other tools. But f.ex make your own (this can be really cheap and a lot of fun) and you`ll be suprised, how easy it is to make locksmith/sport tools, that cost several hundred dollars, for a few bucks.
Wow this thing tore through the security pins like regular pins! Watching for years, always fun to see something like this and then I realize it would take me an hour to do the same lol
Hum interesting. Well after you alter it you will need something else to take care of what that was originally meant for. I would be happy to volunteer help you out with that lol
The gadget lover in me always wanted to try electro picking... But, I can get a lot of manual picks for what they ask for this! - I've checked this out at Multipick, but didn't really realize how much stuff the, Kronos came with! The plug spinner, and circular tensioner, 18650 batteries, yet even more accessories, and replacement items. With the tools to maintain the unit to boot! All in a tidy case. I like the ease of the 18650 batteries, a lot of punch in that package. Love that German engineering. Bill, thanks for the updated review!
I'd like to see this thing used on every whipped lock you get. You could then call it a Hail Mary instead of Whipped. Excellent quality product and I'll be buying one soon. Thanks for the review, Bill
Very new to lock picking. Bought a cheapo set of picks on ebay and keep picking the same 5 locks over and over again. Learning a lot from you and The Lockpicking Lawyer. This tool is really impressive. Gonna have to get a Kronos tool.
Your generosity is only bested by your skillz, which combined are a close match for your ability to captivate whilst simultaneously conveying knowledge. Thanks for the vid, info, insight and Happy Independence Day 2018!
I bought the big orange spinner! I agree that German engineering is second to none but the orange one has that huge spring and it's really hard to break ANY spring! I bought the southord epg when I first started, buddy of mine has the Kronos and I could open better than him "of course I practiced and we all know it makes perfect" but it's not a magic tool! You have to practice with this just like you practice with new picks
As long as the keyway is open it can open most any schlage/kwikset I have. But when you grab a Euro lock (Newstar etc) with a constricted keyway you'll have problems.
Don't let this fool you. I bought the Kronos based on Bill's original review. I used it for a few days and sold it. Honestly, I messed around with it a BUNCH and couldn't get it to open anything but some 4 pin master locks and the occasional 5 pinner with no security pins. I tried it on a whole host of locks that I have no trouble single pin picking, and in some cases, raking. I don't know how Bill gets this thing to work so well, but at the very least, using it seems to take some skill of its own. I did mess around with different amounts of tension as well as adjusting the travel on the pick. I had very, very little success with it.
I’ve g the wentt gun and the only problem iv had is with assa cylinders possibly with the heavier springs and being fitted on Propertys where you don’t have the same access around the lock Most euro cylinders probably 6 minutes maximum That looks like a nice gun and works well thanks for the video keep it coming
That you turned me onto the Kronos...Bless you, damn you. (It is expensive but if you enjoy laughing at the lock that had previously frustrated you it is worth it) You also imparted the rhythm used to great effect. I have seen people with EPGs that depress the trigger as though it was all that kept them alive. (or that vibrator of legend) That...on...off...on mamba you do is perfect. Incredibly well made, easy to use with an light learning curve. (I opened stuff within seconds of setting the Kronos up where snap guns took quite a while to learn) Now I am trying to learn nuanced use. The restricted keyways in the UK for instance. (I have a Newstar that is kicking my butt)
Is this a solid review from you? I'd love to know if you used this tool successfully (and it sounds like you're confirming it's much better than snap guns?)
High Bill, great video!! Sound was still there, but I agree, it's a gremlin, only there when you speak (maybe try not running a filter on the audio track? Not sure), but it's not distracting. Also, I accidentally entered the drawing twice, as the RU-vid name confirmation is covered by the submit button. I'm using mobile chrome. Tried multiple orientations in both "desktop" & mobile modes. Just wanted to let you know so I don't get banned from the giveaways. Keep up the great work!!!!
Cool review and demonstration my friend not many good quality videos on this product another great video my friend I've been nearly watching you for two years I wouldn't have a channel if it was not seeing your videos you have learnt me a lot thank you for sharing👍😊👍😊😎😎 buddy
Thank you! It took a lot of guts to start up your channel, and I commend you for following through! Keep it up and let's grow the LockSport tribe together!
I do some picking for work. I am good, but not great. This would make my life sooo much easier. But, I don't pick nearly enough to justify the $$$. Winning this would be an awesome late birthday present.
As fascinating (and cool) as that was, I kind of wish Bill hadn't revolved the Revolver, so to speak. I've often wondered if those things (manual snap guns too) work sideways and upside-down.
Does it get any cooler than this kit?! Kronos seems pretty unstoppable on most common locks, and some uncommon locks also! Damn hard to beat that German engineering and execution. Thanks for the indepth testing Bill!
Vary the springs Bill! Double up a standard spring, use a bic spring, steel and brass, etc. pins made of different metals or other material might be interesting too... Anything that would stop a bump key should at least slow this thing down!
Please try it on the naughty bucket! It would also be cool to see how many master locks it can open in a minute, although you might not have enough locks to test that properly 😂
If you can't open. A lock in the naughty bucket then show us what the pins look like but try it on naughty bucket locks and if it does pick them then you know that they can be picked
I wonder what would happen if you go through your naughty bucket with that thing. Maybe use it on challenge locks you’ve opened already. That might be fun
The naughty bucket contains a LOT of dimple locks, and it won't work on them. The rest are VERY paracentric keyways and the needle doesn't have room to swing into the pins. I WISH it would work! 😃
Bosnianbill bummer! Lol very nice product though. I wonder if they’re thinking of making needles for paracentric keyways. That would be something. Great video bill
Hiya awesome video, I was wondering your opinion on which multipick to buy, and which ones better, out of this Kronos or the Artemis and which one came out first? From what I understand the Kronos is the older model? But is the Artemis as powerful? Sorry for all the questions I’m stuck on which one to get there’s not a huge amount of info on the Artemis
Bill, good progressive testing regiment. Have you tested it on and LFIC/SFIC lock with decent, radical bitting? I think it would be important to see if this tool could over come the problem of mixing the two sheer lines. What do you think?
This is such a Sweet giveaway Bill, i am leaving the Mr. Out this time. God be with me on this giveaway. Thank you for the Chance to win this. AWESOME!!!!! I entered on the Purple button With my emails. Then I saw the 4th of July button, I entered a few times too many on the purple button sorry bill
Could someone explain how it would be possible for the "Flip it" to work and be efficient and move all of the five pins over the "open line" if the length of the screw of the "Flip it" reaches only untill the third pin or even less, between the second and the third pin ?
Will this do T pins, what about dimple locks? It looks a great piece of kit Bill and I’d really like one but the price puts me off a bit, guess it’s time to work smarter not harder! Thanks for a great review.
I suppose if you keep your tension light you can get through T-pins, but it won't work with dimple locks because the keyway is too narrow for the needle to gather up enough momentum to bounce the pins.
